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Pretty much everybody was around that, the only notable exception being Graeme Obree.
Your 87-90 is for an average cadence in a time trial. I ranged from 61 to 117 on Saturday for an 86rpm average. If I were on a track, where I could maintain a constant cadence, I'd probably go a little higher, but TT gearing is a compromise which has to take account of the ups and downs. Also, some people are quite successful with average cadences substantially outside the 87-90 range, both higher and lower, so the only correct cadence for racing is the one which gets you to the finish in the shortest time.